Which Theory Argues That Intimacy Often Takes Longer to Develop

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which theory argues that intimacy often takes longer to develop in online relationships because the communicators need to use unique language and stylistic cues to develop the relationship?

• A) social penetration theory
• B) social information processing theory
• C) uncertainty reduction theory
• D) communication privacy management theory

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Definitions:

Personality Research Methods

Approaches and techniques used to study and measure human personality traits and their effects on behavior and mental processes.

Individual Differences

Variations among people in their thinking, emotion, personality, and behavior.

Trait Approach

A perspective in personality psychology focusing on the identification and measurement of specific characteristics or traits that differentiate individuals from one another.

Unconscious Thought

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing behavior, perceptions, and emotions.